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Re: Changed your bushings?




I'm fortunate (I guess) to have a project car that's not a total project; I
still have more work than I have time for.  Somewhere on my list is
replacement of the following:

Trailing arm bushings (very maybe)

Anyone done all of this to a MKII?
How much of an improvement did you notice?  I mean, in terms of chassis
"tightness," handling surefootedness, comfort, etc.  I expect it should be
noticeable, as those rubber bushings have to be kinda hard by now.  Anything
else you suggest I replace?  Motor mounts are already covered.


Jim




I have done all of them barring the rack bushings and trailing arm bushings.
(which indeed my be my problem now, a gentle slight wandering at highway
speed).  It is well  worth the effort, esp. if they are oily and therefore
really weak.  Do it!  Rubber for quiet, urethane for noise & stability...
You will not regret it...

David



I was told the easiest way to remove the old rubber trailing arm
bushings from the brackets was to *torch* them.  Anyone know of a less
stinky method?


- Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
  '86.5 Black 16V 2.0L





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